February Archive

The bold trends

Katie Hinderer | 22 February 2012

The current clothing trends are all about bold, vibrant, stand-out colors. Neon and cobalt are the great trends.

The drama of lying for a good

Katie Hinderer | 20 February 2012

The trouble, as with many programs today, is that the show glorifies bad actions that lead to good results.

Superbowl and sexism

Katie Hinderer | 17 February 2012

There was a little uproar because one of the half-time performers flipped her middle finger at the camera. But, to me, this was nothing compared to the blatant sexism that was in many of the commercials aired that night. It’s high time for women to stop being inserted into commercials like one more object.

Komen and cowardice

Katie Hinderer | 15 February 2012

Last week there was a large uproar in the United States because of a decision the Susan G. Komen foundation made to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. The foundation, which hopes to find a cure to breast cancer, decided to stop providing grant money to the abortion provider because it was unable to track the way the monies were being spent.

Why is anti-religion considered art?

Katie Hinderer | 14 February 2012

Nicki Minaj's anti-religious Grammy performance was considered art, but art should raise the human spirits.

How to wear an oversized sweater

Katie Hinderer | 06 February 2012

I love the oversized sweater trend that made a splash this fall, but let’s be honest it is not the easiest trend to wear.

How to pack lightly

Katie Hinderer | 03 February 2012

Packing lightly and smartly takes time and practice. You need to put an effort into thinking through versatile outfits and packable clothing items.

He left a boy and returned a man

Katie Hinderer | 01 February 2012

But the most significant changes to me are the ones that aren’t noticeable with the human eye. He left for boot camp a boy and returned a man.